Administrative Assistant

Administrative Assistant
Newark, Part time, Permanent
Hourly rate £12-13

Our long-established, family owned and operated client is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join them on a part-time basis. This supportive position will take on a variety of responsibilities to support the Office Manager.

THE ROLE

As an Administrative Assistant your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Taking inbound calls from a variety of customers and suppliers as well as making outbound calls
• Record accurate details from customers, put together quotations using a bespoke system
• Converting quotes into sales, keeping customers updated with order progression
• Maintain a database of client / supplier information
• Booking appointments
• Conduct face to face appointments with customers, providing a superior level of service at all times
• General administrative tasks including filing, maintaining the office and showroom environment and ordering of supplies
• Provide cover when necessary within the office

The Candidate

A successful Administrative Assistant should be able to show:

• A confident, personable and polite telephone manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of individuals, and adapt themselves depending on the scenario
• Strong administrative skills
• Be computer literate and happy to learn new systems

Experience within an administrative or customer facing role would be desirable, as would a degree of flexibility to cover for annual leave within the office.